Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

The ultimate professional standard zoom lens

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 3680C002

Key Features

OPTICAL 21 elements in 15 groups with 3 aspherical and 3 UD elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9-blade circular diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Nano USM motor for fast, smooth, and silent AF
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5 stops of compensation
COATING Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce flare and ghosting
CONTROL RING Customizable lens control ring for exposure settings
WEATHER SEALING L-series dust and moisture-resistant construction
MIN FOCUS 0.21m minimum focusing distance at 24mm
FILTER SIZE 82mm front filter thread diameter
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Canon RF mount for full-frame mirrorless systems
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with full-time manual override
BUILD High-grade magnesium alloy and engineering plastic

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body or control ring
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Standard Zoom
Focal Length 24-70mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 21/15
Min Focus Distance 0.21m
Max Magnification 0.30x
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Thread 82mm
Stabilization 5 stops
Focus Motor Nano USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 900g
Dimensions 88.5 x 125.7 mm